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Early Learning Initiative |
What is the Early Learning Initiative?
The
Early Learning Initiative (ELI)
is a collaboration between the Ohio
Department of Education (ODE) and the
Ohio Department of Job and
Family Services (ODJFS) that is designed to help children with educational
experiences that will help them enter kindergarten ready for success.
Participants can look forward to:
 | A credentialed teacher (BA or AA in Early Childhood Education) in each classroom |
| A ratio of 10 children to 1 teacher is in each class. The maximum group size cannot exceed 20. |
| The curriculum must be research-based, aligned to the Early Learning Content Standards, and have an assessment tool |
| Child screenings • Vision, Hearing • Speech • Dental • Heights and Weights • Developmental |
| Parent involvement at centers • Shared decision making, lesson planning, parent/teacher conferences |
| ELI Eligibility is determined by the County
Department of Job and Familiy Services, based upon the Federal poverty guidelines. Children must be at least three years old at the time of enrollment and not kindergarten eligible. |
| For more information, click here: http://www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/eli.stm |